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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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