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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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