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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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