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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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