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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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