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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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