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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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