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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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