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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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