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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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