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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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