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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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