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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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