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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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