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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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