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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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