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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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