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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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