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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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