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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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