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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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