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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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