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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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