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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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