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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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