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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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