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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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