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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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