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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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