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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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