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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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