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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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