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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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