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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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