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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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