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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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