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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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