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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners 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 several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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