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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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