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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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