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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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