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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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