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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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