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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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