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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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