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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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