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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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