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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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