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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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