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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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