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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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