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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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