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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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