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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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