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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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