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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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