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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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