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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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