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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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