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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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