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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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