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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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