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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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