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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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