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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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