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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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