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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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