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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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