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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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