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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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