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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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