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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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