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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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