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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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