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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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