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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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