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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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