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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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