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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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