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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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