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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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