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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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