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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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