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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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