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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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