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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 (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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