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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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