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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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