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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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