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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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