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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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