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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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