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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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