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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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