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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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