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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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