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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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