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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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