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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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