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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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