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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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