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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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