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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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