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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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