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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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