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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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