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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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