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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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