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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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