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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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