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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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