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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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