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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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