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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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