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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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