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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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