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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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