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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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