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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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