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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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