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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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