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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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