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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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