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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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