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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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