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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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