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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key 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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