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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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