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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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