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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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