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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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