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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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