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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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