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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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