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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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