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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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