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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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