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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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