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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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