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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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