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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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