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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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