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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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