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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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