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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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