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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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