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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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