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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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