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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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