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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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