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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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