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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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