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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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