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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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