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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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