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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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