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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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