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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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