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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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