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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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