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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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