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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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