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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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