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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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