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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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