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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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