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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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