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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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