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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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