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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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