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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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