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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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