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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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