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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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