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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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