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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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