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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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