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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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