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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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