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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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