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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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