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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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