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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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