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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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