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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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