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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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