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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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