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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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