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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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