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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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