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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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