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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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