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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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