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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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