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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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