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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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