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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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