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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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