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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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