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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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