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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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