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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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