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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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