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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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