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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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