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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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