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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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