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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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