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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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