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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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