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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)