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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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