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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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