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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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