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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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