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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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