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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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