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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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