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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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