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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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