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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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