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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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