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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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