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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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