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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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