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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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