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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important 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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