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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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