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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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