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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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