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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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