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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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