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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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