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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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