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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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