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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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