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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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