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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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