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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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