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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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