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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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