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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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