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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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