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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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