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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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