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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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