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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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