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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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