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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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