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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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