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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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