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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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