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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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