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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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