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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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