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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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