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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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