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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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