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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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