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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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