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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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