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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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