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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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