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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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