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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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