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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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