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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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