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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources