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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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