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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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