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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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