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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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