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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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