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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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