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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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