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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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