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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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