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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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