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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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