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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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