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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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