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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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