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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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