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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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