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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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