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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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