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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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