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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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