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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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