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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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