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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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