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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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