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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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