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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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