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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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