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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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