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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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