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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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