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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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