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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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