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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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