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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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