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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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