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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources