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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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