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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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