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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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