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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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