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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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