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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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