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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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