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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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