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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies 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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