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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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