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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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