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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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