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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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