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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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