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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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