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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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