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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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