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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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