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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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