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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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