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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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