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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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