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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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