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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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