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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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