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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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