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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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