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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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