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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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