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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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