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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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