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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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