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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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