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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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