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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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