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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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