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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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