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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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