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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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