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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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