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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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