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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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