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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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