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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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