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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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