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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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