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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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