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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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