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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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