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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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