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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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