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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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