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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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