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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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