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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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