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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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