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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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