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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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