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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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