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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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