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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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