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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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