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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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