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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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