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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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