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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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