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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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