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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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