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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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