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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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