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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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