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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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