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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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