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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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