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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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