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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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