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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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