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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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