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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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