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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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