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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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