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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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