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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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