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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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