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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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