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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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