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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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