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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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