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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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