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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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