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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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