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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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