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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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