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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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