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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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