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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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