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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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