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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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