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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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