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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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