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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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