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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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