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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources