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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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