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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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