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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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