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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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