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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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