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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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