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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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