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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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