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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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