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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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