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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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