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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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