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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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