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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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