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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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