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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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