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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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