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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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