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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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