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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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