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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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