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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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