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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates 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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