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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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