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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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