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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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