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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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