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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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