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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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