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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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