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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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