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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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