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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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