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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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