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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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