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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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