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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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