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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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