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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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