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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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