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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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