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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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