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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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