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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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