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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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