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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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