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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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