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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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