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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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