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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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