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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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