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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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