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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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