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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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