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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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