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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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