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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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