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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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