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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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