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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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