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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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