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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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