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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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