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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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