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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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