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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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