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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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