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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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