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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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