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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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