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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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