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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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