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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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