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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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