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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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