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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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