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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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