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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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