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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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