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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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