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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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