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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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