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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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