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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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