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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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