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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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