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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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