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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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