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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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