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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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