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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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