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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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