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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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