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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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