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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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