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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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