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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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