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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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