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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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