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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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