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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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