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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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