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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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