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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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