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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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